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Cayden Lindstrom a Prime Draft Target for the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have a few clear-cut targets for their first pick of the 2024 NHL Draft, but few would be as good a fit as Cayden Lindstrom. When

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Paul Byron behind the Rocket bench: Anthony Marcotte wouldn’t be surprised

The Jean-François Houle issue is the talk of Laval. Will the coach, whose contract expires in the next few weeks, be back with the Habs’ club-school or not?

Trevor Zegras News / Dose.ca / 15 hours ago

Trevor Zegras: The Canadiens don’t have what the Ducks want

I don’t know when the rumours of Trevor Zegras in Montreal will die down, but right now, it’s one of the most talked-about rumours in Montreal. Some are for a potential arrival, some are against.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / 23 hours ago

Canadiens Checklist: State Of The Rebuild – Goaltending Prospects

Now that the Montreal Canadiens have completed their second complete rebuild season, it’s time to take a closer look at where the organization stands when it comes to long-term plans.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 16 hours ago

Canadiens among NHL teams most affected by player deferred bonuses

In the NHL, performance bonuses affect a club’s payroll. Basically, if a player is eligible for performance bonuses and receives at least one, it is added to the club’s payroll.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 22

Canadiens Rebuild Checklist: State Of The Rebuild – Draft Capital

Now that the Montreal Canadiens have completed their second complete rebuild season, it’s time to take a closer look at where the organization stands in terms of its long-term plans.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 22

Canadiens Prospect Report: Kapanen Surge, Engstrom’s Run

Even though most players in the Montreal Canadiens organization are now free to enjoy a few weeks of rest and relaxation, there are still key prospects involved in playoff hockey in their various junior leagues, not to mention players who recently put an end to their playoff runs.

Jake Evans News / Dose.ca / April 22

Jake Evans: NHL’s most-used shorthanded forward this season

After another season of finishing at the bottom of the NHL standings, the Canadiens don’t often have the luxury of talking about league peaks. They flirt with unglamorous heights like the most games missed by injured players, but this time it’s flattering.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 22

What if Cole Caufield played with Kirby Dach next year?

In 2023-2024, the Habs didn’t move up in the standings, but many of their players did. Of the lot? The first line, made up of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Josh Anderson Juraj Slafkovsky.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Most Impressive Canadiens Games of 2023-24

One way you can tell the Montreal Canadiens are making progress in their rebuild efforts? Their most impressive games of 2023-24 exclusively comprise actual wins instead of including some character-building losses like last season.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / April 22

If Nick Suzuki said no to Canada, he must have a good reason.

Yesterday, Michel Bergeron got angry. He claimed that Nick Suzuki had no reason to be tired, and that he had made the wrong decision in refusing to represent Canada at the World Championship.

Trevor Zegras News / Dose.ca / April 22

Rumours of Trevor Zegras being sent to Montreal: 'it’s crap' in the player’s eyes

As you know, the Canadiens will be looking to add an important piece to the club’s roster this off-season. Trading a defenseman for a forward is a possibility.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Montreal Canadiens 2023-24 Season Grades: Forwards

As the 2023-24 NHL season has ended and the Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun, non-playoff teams can start to look towards the future, such as the draft, free agency, and the following season.

Florian Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / April 22

Florian Xhekaj’s mother was unable to come and cheer him on at the last match in Laval

Florian Xhekaj finished the season with the Rocket. Arber’s little brother played three games in a Laval uniform at the end of the campaign, but didn’t pick up any points.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 22

The Canadiens 2024-25 will look a lot (too much?) like the Canadiens 2023-24

The Canadiens’ season is (finally) over. The club had a season that can indeed be described as “better than last year”, but one reality remains: the club was virtually eliminated from the playoffs once the famous holiday trip was over.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 22

Canadiens: 3rd in the NHL this season for games missed due to injury

Five Canadiens players played in all 82 games of the 23-24 season. We’re talking about Jake Evans, Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky and Mike Matheson.

Nick Suzuki News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 21

Canadiens: Suzuki’s Decision Not To Play At Worlds Is Justified

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki emerged as a top-line centre this season. Not just because he set career highs in goals and points, with 33 goals and 44 assists in 82 games, though that was certainly encouraging.

Michael Pezzetta News / Dose.ca / April 21

Michael Pezzetta cuts his hair for a child with cancer

Michael Pezzetta’s main asset: his hair. When he’s skating, it’s hard to miss his majestic mane. This summer, however, he’ll be unrecognizable. He’s just cut part of his hair.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

5 Teams Canadiens Fans Should Cheer for in 2024 Playoffs

Without the Montreal Canadiens playing (for the third straight year), some Habs fans may find it hard to get into the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their plight may be understandable, if not 100% relatable.

Cole Caufield News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

Cole Caufield’s Season a Positive for the Canadiens

Heading into the 2023-24 campaign, the expectations were high for Cole Caufield. He had scored 26 goals in the previous year and was on pace for over forty goals before a season-ending injury.

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson showing size isn’t an issue early on in NHL career

Montreal Canadiens defenseman and top prospect Lane Hutson made his highly anticipated National Hockey League debut on Monday and after two games is already proving that his 5-foot-10 frame isn’t an issue in the NHL after notching two assists.

Martin St. Louis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Canadiens exercise club option, extend HC Martin St. Louis

The Canadiens have exercised the club option on head coach Martin St. Louis’ contract, extending their bench boss through the 2026-27 season.

Wild make contract decision with goalie Marc-Andre Fleury

Capitals' playoff-clinching win a reminder that D.C. is a hockey town

Stanley Cup playoffs: Three prop bets for the Bruins-Leafs Round 1 playoff series

NHL head coaches with the most wins

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Chris Wideman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Canadiens veteran defenseman announces retirement

The veteran defenseman is hanging up his skates.

NHL breaks single-season attendance mark with three days remaining

The best possible fictional hockey team

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Logan Mailloux News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Canadiens recall controversial 2021 first-round pick

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defensive prospect Logan Mailloux from the Laval Rocket of the AHL.

Logan Mailloux News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Montreal Canadiens recall defense prospect Logan Mailloux from AHL Laval

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defense prospect Logan Mailloux from the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket, the club announced Monday evening.